Author: MJ Kneiser

Despite recent rainfall, Georgia continues to be in a moderate drought status according to the U.S. Geological  Survey. The latest drought monitor report shows just how stubbornly persistent the current drought is nationwide and what that could mean for farmers. “We’re pretty much steady on the drought situation,” noted Brad Rippey, USDA meteorologist. “We continue to see more than half […]

A Cobb County man, wanted in connection with a shooting  in Marietta over the weekend is behind bars after being caught in Franklin County. According to Franklin County Sheriff Stevie Thomas,  the arrest came Sunday morning at a truck stop off Exit 160 in Carnesville. “Our dispatcher got information that a suspect from Cobb County could be in our area,” […]

U.S. Rep. Doug Collins has formally announced the formation of the  “Corps of Engineers Reform Caucus.” In a press release Monday, Collins said the group, which he will chair will focus its attention on ideas to overhaul the Corps of Engineers to better serve as a responsive and fiscally responsible agency. “Corps projects are too often mired in bureaucracy, which […]

A North Geogia Tech student from Canon is among a group of finalists headed to the National Skills USA competition in Kansas City, Missouri. Eric Allen of Canon will be competing nationally in the Electrical Construction Wiring competition.  Allen was among a handful of North Georgia Tech students who placed first in their divisions in the Georgia Skills USA competition […]

The Northeast Georgia Animal Shelter is holding its annual rabies clinic this month. Shelter director Sheri Lockhart said the clinic is coming up in two weeks. “We will be doing our rabies clinic on Saturday, April 13th from 10a to 3p,” Lockhart said. “Regular rabies vaccine is $5, a three-year vaccine is $10. However, your pet has to have already […]